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Mortgage Expert Reveals the Uk’s Most Affordable University Towns

MAJORITY OF STUDENTS STRUGGLE TO PAY THEIR RENT EACH MONTH 75% of student renters at the University of Aberdeen and Birmingham’s Newman University say they struggle to afford their accommodation Despite students at Staffordshire University paying the least rent (on average £350 per month),...

Housing Association Supported by Clarke Willmott to Buy New Property for Homeless People and Their Pets

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has advised Gloucester City Homes (GCH) on the purchase of a property that provides accommodation to homeless people and their dogs.    The transaction to buy Citadel House in Stroud, Gloucestershire, financed by a grant from Stroud District Council, will...

Social Housing and Disrepair Claims Including Leading Problems like Damp and Mould

Recent government research publications show 21% of social housing tenants were dissatisfied with how well their home was maintained, with 55% of those giving mould, damp, and condensation as the reason. A recent government publication suggested that up to 6.2% of social homes in the...

New head of Learning and Development Department appointed at Simpson Millar

Law firm welcomes industry heavyweight Alex Hockett   Alex Hockett  has appointed as national consumer law firm, Simpson Millar's,  new Head of Learning and Development (L&D). Bringing more than 10 years’ experience in the professional development industry to the role having previously worked as the Strategic People...

CLARKE WILLMOTT SECURES MORE THAN £250m FOR SILVA HOMES

Lawyers from national law firm Clarke Willmott’s Cardiff office have helped housing association Silva Homes on the security for a £150 million bank refinancing and £100 million private placement.  Silva currently owns and manages a portfolio of over 7,000 homes in south-east England.  The funding strategy...

Sheffield lawyer warns to watch out for irresponsible landlords

A local lawyer has urged domestic tenants to understand their rights and ensure that their landlords operate legally. The surge in demand for rented properties could mean more properties and landlords entering the market could fuel the problem further. Legislation to protect tenants in the event...